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Hold Fast to Dreams: Bringing Poetry to Life and the Stage! (PK - 5)

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Program Description:
Hold Fast To Dreams: Bringing Poetry to Life and the Stage! This program consists of two parts. One: Grumbling Gryphons director Leslie Elias and winner of 2018 Connecticut Arts Hero Award can work so... Read more
Cost Per Student: $10
Available to Grade(s): PK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Art Form: Theater
Curriculum Focus: English Language Arts
Program Type: Grade Level Program
Integration Continuum Level: Alignment
# of Visits: 1
Length of Visit: 90 min
Length Info:
We work with the students for one hour prior to the show, followed by their participation in a 50 minute to one hour dramatic production. Note: Pre-performance workshops with individual or combined cl... Read more
Location: In-School, Virtual
Program Format: In-School Performance & In-School Workshop
Program Format Info: One hour Pre-Performance Workshop followed by 50 minute Performance
Or, choose a theater art & poetry workshop
without a performance to follow.
Availability: All year
Total Number of Classrooms can Serve: 100
Minimum # of Students Needed In Order to Book This Program: 40
Program Requires Prior Meeting: yes
Meeting Method: Phone, Email
Materials Arts Provider Provides: We provide simple study guide with writing prompts, scenery, masks & props and some percussion instruments for the children to use during the performance.
Space and/or Set Up Requirements for Program:
Two tables on cleared stage, space (a different cleared classroom or larger space to work in), a table in lobby area for our freestanding display, stairs/risers/gym mats on floor, centered, in front o... Read more
Program Learning Objective:
I can name several famous poets .I can act out and recite some of "Hold Fast to Dreams!" by the great Langston Hughes. I can use my voice in different ways to change the feeling of a poem when I re... Read more
Additional Notes:
A phone meeting is required . This initial phone contact is KEY to understanding our participatory process and custom design the days schedule TOGETHER. In this conversation we will learn about your s... Read more
Parent Engagement Opportunities:
Parent Engagement Opportunities: We encourage teachers, administrative staff and parents to participate and join in on this fun, educational program, both during workshops and the performance. The chi... Read more